Description
MIYABI Birchwood 5000MCD 9-inch Gyutoh is perfect for cutting and slicing through meat or fish with precision and ease. The slim yet stable blade delivers a perfectly controlled and clean cut with an authentic Japanese profile. A core of Micro Carbide MC63 (SG2) powder steel is embedded in 100 layers of two different types of steel, both with different degrees of hardness, creating the stunning 101-layer Flower Damascus pattern with katana edge. The CRYODUR blade is ice-hardened in a specially developed process at -196 degrees Celsius to a final hardness of approximately 63 Rockwell (62-64 HRC). The cutting edge is Honbazuke-honed using the three-step process to a 9.5 to 12 degree angle (19 degrees total), first sharpened twice on rotating stones and then polished on a leather wheel. The rounded spine and heel add to the refined handling experience. The D-shaped handle is made of beautiful Masur birch (Karelian birch), whose light and dark grain lines create a stunning interplay with the floral Damascus pattern, making each knife a unique work of art. Hand wash only. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan.
Key Features
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SG2 Micro-Carbide Powder Steel (MC63): Exceptional sharpness and cutting edge retention
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101-Layer Flower Damascus: 100 layers of two different steels surrounding the MC63 core create a unique floral Damascus pattern with katana edge
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CRYODUR Ice-Hardened Blade: Ice-hardened at -196°C to approximately 63 Rockwell Hardness (62-64 HRC)
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Honbazuke Edge: Three-step hand-honing to a 9.5 to 12 degree angle (19 degrees total) for razor-like sharpness
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Authentic Thin Japanese Blade Profile: Slim yet stable for perfectly controlled, clean cuts
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Rounded Spine and Heel: Refined handling and comfort during extended use
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Masur Birch Handle: Traditional Japanese Karelian birch in a D-shape for perfect balance and fatigue-free cutting
- Hand Wash Only
- Handcrafted in Seki, Japan
Technical Information
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Collection: Birchwood 5000MCD
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Material: SG2 Micro-Carbide Powder Steel (MC63), 101-Layer Flower Damascus
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Handle Material: Masur Birch (Karelian Birch)
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Handle Colour: Brown
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Handle Type: Concealed Tang
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Edge Type: Fine Edge, Honbazuke Edge
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Edge Angle: 9.5 to 12 degrees per side (19 degrees total)
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Manufacturing Method: Welded
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Blade Hardness: 62-64 HRC (approx. 63 Rockwell Hardness)
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Blade Length: 24 cm / 9.45 in
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Blade Width: 0.2 cm / 0.08 in
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Blade Thickness: 0.2 cm / 0.08 in
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Handle Length: 13.8 cm / 5.43 in
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Handle Width: 2.3 cm / 0.91 in
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Total Length: 37.6 cm / 14.80 in
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Width: 2.2 cm / 0.87 in
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Height: 5.4 cm / 2.13 in
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Net Weight: 0.205 kg / 0.45 lbs
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Country of Origin: Japan (Seki)
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Item No.: 34373-241
